Climate Insights for James Calata

Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
December
26°C peak
Coldest
July
0°C low
Wettest
February
133mm rain
Best to Visit
March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in James Calata is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 787mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 133mm of rainfall. James Calata is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and November.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Feb Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Mar Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Apr Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° May Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 4° Jun Max: 15° Average: 7° Min: 1° Jul Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 0° Aug Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 2° Sep Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 5° Oct Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 7° Nov Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 9° Dec Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in James Calata vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 3mm Aug Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

James Calata is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 787mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 133mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 13mm. That's 120mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between June and November, totalling around 8cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 23km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

James Calata is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in James Calata, which began on March 20, 2026. James Calata is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 158mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 382mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 199mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 18°
Mar 17°
Apr 13°
May 11°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep 13°
Oct 15°
Nov 17°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit James Calata is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for James Calata based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
20 °C
19 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
May
4 °C
18 °C
19 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Jun
1 °C
15 °C
22 km/h
16 mm
1 cm
Jul
0 °C
14 °C
22 km/h
20 mm
3 cm
Aug
2 °C
17 °C
23 km/h
13 mm
2 cm
Sep
5 °C
21 °C
24 km/h
33 mm
1 cm
Oct
7 °C
23 °C
22 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
70 mm
1 cm
Dec
11 °C
26 °C
23 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
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